SEV Biblia, Chapter 1:40
y entr en casa de Zacarías, y salud a Elisabet.
John Gill's Bible Commentary
Ver. 40. And entered into the house of Zacharias , etc.] Which was in the above city, and might be well known to her: and saluted Elisabeth; not Zacharias; either because he was not at home; or because he was deaf and dumb, and could neither hear her salutation, nor return it; or because it was not usual for women to salute men, nor men to salute women; (see Gill on Luke 1:29), yet one woman might salute another; and especially Mary saluted Elisabeth, because she came to pay the visit to her, and it was with her she was principally concerned.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 39-56 - It is very good for those who have the work of grace begun in their souls, to communicate one to another. On Mary's arrival, Elisabeth wa conscious of the approach of her who was to be the mother of the grea Redeemer. At the same time she was filled with the Holy Ghost, an under his influence declared that Mary and her expected child were mos blessed and happy, as peculiarly honoured of and dear to the Most Hig God. Mary, animated by Elisabeth's address, and being also under the influence of the Holy Ghost, broke out into joy, admiration, an gratitude. She knew herself to be a sinner who needed a Saviour, an that she could no otherwise rejoice in God than as interested in his salvation through the promised Messiah. Those who see their need of Christ, and are desirous of righteousness and life in him, he fill with good things, with the best things; and they are abundantl satisfied with the blessings he gives. He will satisfy the desires of the poor in spirit who long for spiritual blessings, while the self-sufficient shall be sent empty away.
Greek Textus Receptus
και 2532 CONJ εισηλθεν 1525 5627 V-2AAI-3S εις 1519 PREP τον 3588 T-ASM οικον 3624 N-ASM ζαχαριου 2197 N-GSM και 2532 CONJ ησπασατο 782 5662 V-ADI-3S την 3588 T-ASF ελισαβετ 1665 N-PRI
Vincent's NT Word Studies
40. Entered into the house. "This detail," says Godet, "serves to put the reader in sympathy with the emotion of Mary at the moment of her arrival. With her first glance at Elizabeth she recognized the truth of the sign that had been given her by the angel, and at this sight the promise she had herself received acquired a startling reality."
Robertson's NT Word Studies
1:40 {Saluted} (espasato). Her first glance at Elisabeth showed the truth of the angel's message. The two mothers had a bond of sympathy.
